Do you feel valued at your current job? Do you feel like you are just spinning your wheels and not going anywhere? Well if you feel this way, join the club, not many employees feel they have a good future with their current organization. Why do they feel this way? Some have doubts about the future of the organization. They fear the company could go out of business, merge with another, or be acquired. Most often, they feel their performance is not valued. Recent research shows that many employees stay with their organizations anyway and continue to live in fear and unhappiness. Here’s why they stay:
1- They are scared at the prospect of looking for another job.
2- Their self-confidence has been shattered.
3- They assume there aren’t any opportunities elsewhere.
4- They fear losing their health benefits.
5- They don’t see themselves working anywhere else.
6- They don’t want to leave their friends.
5- They are scared of change.
The result is that they feel stuck, trapped, and paralyzed.
HOW TO MAKE A POSITIVE MOVE:
1- Be proactive; start deciding ways to change your current situation.
2- Realize a change of venue can have a positive effect on your life.
3- Clarify your objectives; have defined goals.
4- Do your research; start asking questions of everyone you know.
5- Network; look up past co-workers, friends and relatives. All of them are good potential resources to help you figure out where there might be opportunities.
Life is short. There is no need for you to be unhappy in your current job. Realizing you may be working in a situation that is no longer right for you is the first start. So, if you feel stuck, just make up your mind today that you are going to change your situation. You may need some help, and that’s where I come into play. Whether you are currently out of work or a working professional looking to make a career move, feel free to contact me at http://www.msselfconfident.com. I can help you figure out what you should do next and how you should get there. I can also provide you with both structure and motivation to help you move on with your new life and your new career.